Quarterly Review & Outlook

Every quarter, we take a look back at the significant market trends and events of the past few months, as well as look ahead to what the next few months should bring. From the hottest stocks to the biggest flubs, here is what made (or will make) some of the biggest headlines.

5 Dividend Disappointments So Far in 2013

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
These five companies put themselves in the unwelcome minority this year by making cuts or even suspending their regular dividend payouts.

2 ‘A’-Rated Airline Stocks Set to Soar in 2013

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Airlines are poised for growth for the second half of the year, and these two could be leading the charge.

5 Numbers Bernanke Will Be Watching

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Everyone's wondering when the Federal Reserve will start pulling out of QE. These five numbers will determine whether it's sooner or later.

Real Estate Won’t Rule 2013’s Second Half

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
We've been enjoying one of the strongest real estate markets in years, but things will cool off in the final half of the year. Here's how to play that reality.

7 Reasons Bank Stocks are a Buy

By Jeff Reeves
Bank stocks have enjoyed a good run for the past year, and it's not over yet. Here are 7 reasons that the second half of 2013 will be great for banks.

2 ‘A’-Rated Stocks for 2013’s Second Half

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Staffing and human resources companies look poised to jump in the rest of 2013 and beyond, but pay special attention to those firms dealing in healthcare work forces.

Bank Stocks Are a ‘Buy’ in the Second Half

By Jeff Reeves
2013's financial-sector landscape sure isn't the same as it was two or three years ago. Stronger earnings and the potential for dividend increases are among several reasons to buy into banks now.

3 Mutual Funds for the Second Half of 2013

By Michael Fabian, FMD Capital Management
With the end of 2013's first half at hand, investors should begin looking to retool their fund allocations. Here are three mutual funds ripe with opportunity.

Q1’s Best and Worst Emerging Markets

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The first quarter of 2013 was the poorest in years for emerging markets, though it wasn't without a few notable performers. Here's a look at which countries stood out.

‘Housewarming Party’ Continues in Q1

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Housing prices continue to rise -- especially in the areas hit hardest during the market decline -- causing homeowners to feel the "wealth effect."

3 Trends That Sent Energy Stocks Higher in Q1

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy stocks started 2013 off strong in Q1 and look set to keep climbing in Q2. Take a look at three trends that led the way over the last three months.

The 10 Best Stocks of 2013 Through Q1

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A quarter into our contest, only two stocks are beating the market's double-digit gains ... and the bottom three entries are downright ugly. Take a look.

Gold: The Bigger Picture Doesn’t Look Good

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Once you've weighed the bullish and bearish pressures on gold, it's pretty clear that the metal is due for more long-term downside.

Q1’s Best and Worst Dow Jones Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow Jones Industrial Average set record after record this quarter thanks to a number of strongly performing components. Still, there were a few noticeable stragglers ...

The Best and Worst Mutual Funds of Q1 2013

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Healthcare and Japanese stocks were among some of the hottest mutual fund flavors of the year's first quarter, while India and gold lagged behind.

Big Tech Weighs on Nasdaq’s Q1 Gains

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes, bigger isn't necessarily better -- just ask the mega-cap components of the Nasdaq Composite, which held back the tech index in the first quarter.

Financial Stocks Will Start Q2 From a Happy Middle Ground

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Financials weren't the hottest part of the market in Q1, but that could be good for the sector if the market goes into a second-quarter correction.

ETF Winners and Losers From Q1 2013

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Funds dealing in gold, housing and emerging markets make this list of some of the best and worst ETFs from the first quarter of 2013.

Q2 Outlook: Get Ready for the Spring Selloff

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The U.S. economy might look to be in pretty good shape, but since 2010, it's been best to get out of the stock market at the beginning of the second quarter.
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